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Blue Jays play long ball, rip Rays 8-2 in season opener

Blue Jays play long ball, rip Rays 8-2 in season opener

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lingered coming out of the batter's box long enough to watch a towering drive off his bat sail well over the centre-field wall. Then he broke into a home run trot.
Scheffler shoots impressive 5 under, trails by one at Houston Open

Scheffler shoots impressive 5 under, trails by one at Houston Open

HOUSTON (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had his 28th consecutive round under par to start the year, a 5-under 65 on Thursday that left him one shot behind Taylor Moore and Wilson Furr in the Houston Open.
Abuse-Free Sport registry made public by Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner

Abuse-Free Sport registry made public by Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner

The Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner has made public a registry of people barred or provisionally suspended from participating in sport.
Scott, Beckie rejoin Canada for SheBelieves Cup after long knee injury layoffs

Scott, Beckie rejoin Canada for SheBelieves Cup after long knee injury layoffs

Desiree Scott and Janine Beckie return after lengthy knee injury layoffs to join Canada at next month's SheBelieves Cup. The four-team tournament, which runs April 6-9 in Atlanta and Columbus, also features the fourth-ranked United States, No.

Correction to March 27 story on NCAA basketball team hiring Canadian coach Dave Smart

In a March 27 story on Canadian basketball coach Dave Smart being hired by the Pacific Tigers of NCAA Division 1, The Canadian Press incorrectly spelled Pacific director of athletics Adam Tschuor's last name as "Tschor.
University of the Pacific hires ex-Carleton basketball coach Dave Smart as head coach

University of the Pacific hires ex-Carleton basketball coach Dave Smart as head coach

STOCKTON, Calif. — Dave Smart, a 10-time U Sports coach of the year, is getting a head coaching gig in the United States.
Sting coach Letang, assistant suspended by OHL for abuse of officials

Sting coach Letang, assistant suspended by OHL for abuse of officials

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has suspended Sarnia Sting head coach Alan Letang three games and assistant coach Micheal Haley two games for conduct demeaning to game officials. The Sting have also been fined $2,500.
Quebec minister to order probe after complaint about QMJHL English-only playoff garb

Quebec minister to order probe after complaint about QMJHL English-only playoff garb

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will ask the province's language watchdog to investigate after the leader of the Parti Québécois complained about a lack of French on a QMJHL team's playoff garb.
Veteran Harris has no doubts that he'll be ready for the start of Riders camp

Veteran Harris has no doubts that he'll be ready for the start of Riders camp

Trevor Harris will be full-go when the Saskatchewan Roughriders open training camp in May. The veteran quarterback missed most of last season — his first in Regina — with a significant knee injury.
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.